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Dry River Trailhead

Bartlett, New Hampshire · Carroll County · Facility

This 9.6 mile trail enters the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness at 0.7 miles. This trail has many challenging stream crossings, accesses the Mt. Clinton and Mt. Eisenhower Trails and ends at Lakes of the Clouds Hut (5,012 ft.) (fee and reservations required). Dry River Shelter #3 is a 3-sided lean-to at mile pos…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Dry River Trailhead

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High67°F
Avg Low47°F
Peak Rain Chance14%
Humidity66%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality34 · Good
Today
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Rain
57°/41°
💧 14%🌬 11mph
5:05 AM8:21 PM
Mon
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Light Rain
57°/43°
💧 12%🌬 6mph
5:04 AM8:21 PM
Tue
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Overcast
67°/44°
💧 7%🌬 8mph
5:04 AM8:22 PM
Wed
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Overcast
76°/50°
💧 1%🌬 6mph
5:03 AM8:23 PM
Thu
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Overcast
79°/57°
🌬 6mph
5:03 AM8:24 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Dry River Trailhead

This 9.6 mile trail enters the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness at 0.7 miles. This trail has many challenging stream crossings, accesses the Mt. Clinton and Mt. Eisenhower Trails and ends at Lakes of the Clouds Hut (5,012 ft.) (fee and reservations required). Dry River Shelter #3 is a 3-sided lean-to at mile post 6.3 on Dry River Trail.

How to Get There

This small pull-off affords roadside parking for a few cars on the east side of US Rt. 302, 0.3 miles north of the Dry River Campground.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Dry River Trailhead

Heading to Dry River Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Dry River Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Dry River Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10069238) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Dry River Trailhead?

This small pull-off affords roadside parking for a few cars on the east side of US Rt. 302, 0.3 miles north of the Dry River Campground.